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Image of Rhea

N00199553.jpg was taken on 2012-12-22 23:32 (UTC) and received on Earth 2012-12-24 04:06 (UTC). The camera was pointing toward Rhea, and the image was taken using the CL1 and IR1 filters. This image has not been validated or calibrated. A validated/calibrated image will be archived with the NASA Planetary Data System